Anti-sway Bar (Noun)
Meaning
A rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The anti-sway bar helped to reduce body roll during sharp turns on the mountain roads.
- A thicker anti-sway bar can improve handling but may also increase the roughness of the ride.
- When upgrading the suspension system, many mechanics choose to replace the original anti-sway bar with an aftermarket one.
- The technician carefully removed the anti-sway bar to inspect the front suspension components.
- By eliminating the anti-sway bar, some owners of 4x4 vehicles claim to have improved off-road articulation.